Completion of Dyas Acquisition

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RockRose Energy plc

("RockRose", the "Group" or the "Company")

Completion of Dyas Acquisition

RockRose Energy Plc is pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of Dyas B.V., a wholly owned subsidiary of SHV Holdings N.V.

The effective date of the Dyas acquisition was 1st January 2018. On this basis pro-forma production for the year to date for the group was circa 11,000 boepd, split equally between oil and gas.

RockRose has cash at bank at completion of $ 111 million of which $ 52.5 million is restricted. The working capital adjustment attributable to the acquisition of Dyas B.V was EUR 77.3 million.

Andrew Austin, Executive Chairman of RockRose Energy said:

"The completion of this acquisition is a major milestone for RockRose as we build a North Sea focused business of size and scale.

The Company continues to review potential acquisitions while maximising opportunities within our existing asset base."

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The person who arranged for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Andrew Austin, Executive Chairman. 

Enquiries:

Rockrose Energy plc +44 (0)20 3826 4800

Financial Adviser and Joint Broker:Hannam & Partners (Advisory) LLP

Giles Fitzpatrick / Andrew Chubb +44 (0)20 7907 8500

Joint Broker:

Cantor Fitzgerald

Nick Tulloch / Gregor Paterson +44 (0)131 257 4634

Financial PR:

Celicourt

Mark Antelme / Henry Lerwill +44 (0)20 7520 9261

For further information, please visit the Company's website at www.rockroseenergy.com.